The end of the season is nearly upon us and the attention has started to shift towards the summer transfer window ahead of it’s opening in a few months.

A host of clubs are set to be active in the transfer market, as they seek to bolster their squads for the challenges that lie ahead next season and look to retain the services of star players who may court attention from elsewhere.

Plenty of gossip is already floating around and we have gathered some of the latest snippets and rumours for you below.

West Ham are preparing a summer approach for Stoke City’s Joe Allen.

The 28-year-old was a Hammers target 18 months ago and a £25million bid was lodged.